Colts links: Andrew Luck ranked as 5th best QB in NFL

ESPN's NFL analyst Ron Jaworski is doing his annual ranking of the quarterbacks and he placed the Colts' QB in the top five. The complete list isn't out yet, but Jaworski place Luck ahead of guys like Russell Wilson and Ben Roethlisberger.

On his QB Countdown Jaws said Luck, "has the most diverse skillset of any NFL quarterback." Last season Luck placed No. 10 on the list. Here's what Jaworski had to say about him then.

"Luck has all the attributes I look for. Start with arm strength. He's an easy downfield thrower. I love his pocket movement – at times so smooth you forget he's six-foot-four and 235 pounds."

He even predicted the Colts' Pro Bowler would move up on his list this season.

"I would not be surprised if Luck moved further up my big board after his second season. He possesses all the traits necessary to be a very special NFL quarterback."

ProFootballTalk is conducting its NFL power rankings for the upcoming season and the Colts came in at No. 8. They state Indy should easily win the AFC South.

"Playing in a division that is unsettled at best and ridiculous at worst (it occupied three of the bottom eight spots in our Preseason Power Rankings), the Colts should easily own the top spot in the AFC South barring a calamitous injury."

PFT says the Colts' biggest strength is the depth at wide receiver. The addition of Hakeem Nicks adds to an already impressive group involving Reggie Wayne and T.Y. Hilton. The tight end duo of Coby Fleener and Dwayne Allen helps as well.

The weaknesses for the Colts, according to PFT, come with the rushing game and the offensive line. Robert Mathis' suspension could also cause an issue.

"There's also the small matter of how they'll rush the passer in the first four games, with Robert Mathis out following a PED suspension. That could cost them significantly as they open with the Broncos and Eagles, before they start division play with the Jaguars and Titans."

As for the season's prospects:

"It's easy to have high expectations for the Colts, as they practically have six wins in the bank by function of playing in the AFC South."

"Last year's comeback win over the Chiefs in the playoffs was a solid first step, but the Colts are still punching over their weight (or at least their age) when they come up against the big guns of the AFC."